Easy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This easy shrimp alfredo pasta will be ready to eat in only 20 minutes! Make this quick meal without sacrificing any flavor.

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Prep: 5 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes • Serves: 6

Ingredients

• ¾         (16-ounce) package fettuccine or linguine pasta
• 2          tablespoons olive oil
• 1¼      pounds raw 16-20 count peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if necessary
• ¼         teaspoon salt
• ¼         teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1          garlic clove, crushed with press
• 1          jar (15 to 16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
• Grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley or chives, and fresh ground black pepper for serving (optional)

Recipe

1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, turning once. Transfer shrimp to plate; reduce heat to medium.
3. To same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add Alfredo sauce; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce is heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. Add pasta and shrimp to Alfredo sauce; toss until well combined. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, parsley and fresh ground pepper, if desired.

Chef Tips

Try adding thawed frozen peas or drained canned artichokes along with Alfredo sauce to the saucepot.

Quartered grape or cherry tomatoes are also great as a final addition to this dish.

Nutrition

Approximate nutritional values per serving: 258 Calories, 12g Fat (5g Saturated), 153mg Cholesterol, 933mg Sodium, 21g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 14g Protein